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Series 14: 7. Ystradgynlais
Battling the elements, Derek heads to the stunning Black Mountains, crossing the River Twrch via the picturesque Old Twrch aqueduct, and drops in on a local knitting group in Ys ...
15-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 6. Crymych
Derek enjoys a creative twist on his first trek by joining in with a re-enactment of the Rebecca Riots and then takes part in a walk celebrating the work of the famous poet Wald ...
08-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 5. Llandrindod Wells
This circular walk takes Derek on a journey around the town of Llandrindod Wells, where he gets to taste spring water with medicinal qualities and tries his hand at lawn bowls. ...
01-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 4. Brecon
Derek takes to the picturesque canal path starting at Talybont all the way to Brecon and enjoys a boat trip. He encounters Harry, a wood turner who makes deadwood into something ...
24-11-2024
BBC 2
Weatherman Walking For Children In Need 2024
In this special episode of Weatherman Walking, Derek Brockway is in Pembrokeshire. As he walks from St David’s to Whitesands, we celebrate the amazing work done by project ...
17-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 3. Llanrwst
Derek gets lost in a maze, quenches his thirst at a picturesque tea room in Llanrwst and cools things down by trying his hand at wild water swimming. He even meets an archdruid ...
10-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 2. Taff Trail: Castell Coch To Bute Park
Derek walks the last few miles of the Taff Trail into Cardiff and takes in the stunning beauty of Castell Coch, where things get a little spooky. He joins in with a practice ses ...
27-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 14: 1. Anglesey Coastal Walk
On this stunning walk along the Anglesey coast, Derek discovers that the only way to get to church is at low tide. He finds out all about the mythical stories surrounding the Ma ...
20-10-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 8. Fairbourne To Penmaenpool
The final episode in the series, and Derek Brockway, the weatherman, veers off the Wales coast path to walk along a section of the stunning Mawddach trail near Barmouth. He take ...
13-10-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 7. Dale To West Dale Bay
Weatherman Derek Brockway is in South Pembrokeshire visiting the Dale peninsula, where he learns about an invasion that changed the course of history. He also helps carve a seah ...
06-10-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 6. Porthkerry Viaduct To Llantwit Major
Barry boy ‘Derek the Weather’ is on familiar ground when he starts his walk at Porthkerry, next to his home town. On his way to Llantwit Major he drops in for tea at ...
22-09-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 5. Deganwy To Llandudno
Derek the Weather has rain, wind and even a little bit of sun when he takes the circular route around the Great Orme. He braves the elements – and his nerves – to ab ...
15-09-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 4. Port Talbot To Swansea Marina
Weatherman Derek Brockway visits south Wales and discovers a walk of contrasts that includes a beach, a canal and a bustling marina. On the way he learns about ‘Wales&rsqu ...
08-09-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 3. Porth Neigwl To Abersoch
Is that James Bond or weatherman Derek Brockway on the jet ski? On this stunning walk from Porth Neigwl to Abersoch on the LLyn peninsula, Derek samples the jet set life and loc ...
01-09-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 2. Newport To Fishguard
Derek gets wet – from rain, an overturned kayak in the sea and a hot tub with a view! Walking the Pembrokeshire coast from Newport to Fishguard, the weatherman also learns ...
25-08-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 3: 1. Cwm Ivy To Llanrhidian, Gower
Derek Brockway explores some of the less familiar stretches of the Welsh coastline. This episode sees him in the dramatic landscape of the north Gower saltmarshes, where he lear ...
18-08-2024
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 5. Ynyslas To Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay
Weatherman Derek Brockway’s walk in Cardigan Bay has something for everyone. For the first half, he explores one of Britain’s oldest and largest raised bogs. His ro ...
17-07-2024
BBC 2
Series 13: 8. Elan Valley
Derek and the team travel to the Elan Valley in Powys for a stunning seven-mile circular walk, punctuated by dams. He learns how the valley was flooded to supply water to Birmin ...
03-12-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 7. Clywedog Valley Trail
Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the stunning Clywedog Valley Trail near Wrexham in north Wales. He learns the story of John Wilkinson, known as Iron Mad Jack, who revolutionised ...
26-11-2023
BBC 2
Weatherman Walking For Children In Need
Derek Brockway gets walking for Children in Need. On his eight-mile hike between Margam and Rest Bay in Porthcawl, he tries everything from sailing to surf lifesaving as he meet ...
19-11-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 6. Hirwaun
Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Rhondda Cynon Taf for a seven mile circular trail that starts and ends in Hirwaun. On his route, he learns about the area’s industrial pa ...
12-11-2023
BBC 2
Dylan's Walks: 2. New Quay And Laugharne
In the second of his two special Dylan's Walks programmes, which celebrate the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway travels to the seaside town of New Quay on Cardi ...
09-11-2023
BBC 2
Dylan's Walks: 1. Swansea And Llansteffan
In the first of two special walks celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway walks in Dylan's footsteps around his home town of Swansea. With his guide, a ...
07-11-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 5. Llandovery
'Derek the Weatherman’ hopes it will be warm when he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling championships in mid Wales. It’s at the end of his walk that follows par ...
05-11-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 4. Dinas Powys
Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Dinas Powys, just outside Cardiff, to walk the five-mile Salmon Leaps circular trail. The route takes him through ancient woodland and across the ...
29-10-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 3. Cilgerran
Derek and the team travel to the point where the counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion all meet to follow the course of the River Teifi between Cenarth and C ...
22-10-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 2. Usk
Wales’s favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, visits Usk, winner of the Wales in Bloom gold award an amazing 30 times. His walk is a stunning ten-mile circuit which start ...
15-10-2023
BBC 2
Series 13: 1. Dwyryd River Valley
Derek Brockway kicks off the series in Gwynedd with a stunning ten-mile walk that starts and ends in Penryndeudreath near Porthmadog. His route follows part of the Ffestiniog ra ...
08-10-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 8. Porthcawl To Southerndown
The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway is in the Vale of Glamorgan on a walk of contrasts. On his journey he takes part in a lifeboat challenge, walks a guide dog pu ...
07-05-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 7. Abereiddy To Whitesands
Derek Brockway is in Pembrokeshire with its majestic cliffs, feeling what it is like to be exposed to the elements. He is thrilled to peek at seal pups along the way, learns ho ...
30-04-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 6. Talacre To Rhyl
Derek Brockway’s in Flintshire, at the most northerly point of mainland Wales. He starts off at the site of the Point of Ayr Colliery, where he meets John Wiltshire, passi ...
24-04-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 4. Fall Bay To Oxwich
Weatherman Derek Brockway is on Gower, ignoring the most popular walks to discover some hidden gems. His route takes him from Fall Bay to Oxwich. On the way he tries abseiling, ...
10-04-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 3. Abersoch To Pwllheli
Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the Llyn Peninsula, walking from the pretty resort town of Abersoch to bustling Pwllheli. On the way, he discovers hoofprints made in a prehis ...
03-04-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 2. Saundersfoot To Pendine Sands
Weatherman Derek Brockway starts his walk in the pretty seaside town of Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire and ends up on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, famous for land-speed reco ...
27-03-2023
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast: 1. Beaumaris To Red Wharf Bay
Weatherman Derek Brockway launches the series by firing the starting cannon at the Beaumaris Regatta on Anglesey. His 14-mile walk then takes him into the town’s heavily f ...
20-03-2023
BBC 2
Series 11: 4. Morfa Nefyn And Presteigne
The last episode in the series. Derek is joined by two guides who have both used walking to assist them on their very different personal journeys. \n\nMusician Jules Peters take ...
22-01-2023
BBC 2
Series 11: 3. Lake Vyrnwy And Tredegar
Derek visits two places which were shaped by the industrial revolution. In Powys, he’s at the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy with fellow weather presenter Sian Lloyd. They learn ab ...
15-01-2023
BBC 2
Series 11: 2. Cadair Idris And Craig Y Nos
Week two's walks have something for everyone. Cadair Idris is a mountain steeped in legend and mythology, and it is also one of Wales's most spectacular summits. Derek climbs to ...
08-01-2023
BBC 2
Series 11: 1. Dinefwr Park And Sully
Derek Brockway is on ranger duties at a country estate in Carmarthenshire, exploring Dinefwr Park’s 800 acres of magical medieval landscape and getting up close and person ...
01-01-2023
BBC 2
Series 12: 8. Bwlch Nant Yr Arian To Devil’s Bridge
Derek and the team travel to Ceredigion in west Wales on a walk that takes him from Bwlch yr Arian, where he feeds red kites, to Devil’s Bridge, famed for its three-stacke ...
16-09-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 7. Cross Hands To Felinfoel
Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Carmarthenshire to walk along a former railway line running from Cross Hands to Llanelli. On his way he fulfils a boyhood ambition to drive a tra ...
16-09-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 6. Trellech To Monmouth
Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the stunning Wye Valley on a walk which takes him from the ancient village of Trellech to the stunning market town of Monmouth. On the way he ...
01-09-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 5. Beddgelert, Fisherman's Walk
Derek-the-Weather visits the stunning village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia to walk a six-mile circular route with awe-inspiring views. On his way he visits a copper mine, helps Na ...
25-08-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 4. Porth To Taffs Well
Derek the Weather is kissed by the sun in this walk, which kicks off on the edge of the Rhondda Valley. He takes the plunge in the National Lido of Wales in Pontypridd on his wa ...
11-08-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 3. Brynmawr To Abergavenny
Weatherman Derek Brockway is in the South Wales valleys walking from Wales’s highest town, Brynmawr, to the pretty market town of Abergavenny about nine miles away. \n\nO ...
04-08-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 2. Capel Curig To Betws-y-coed
Derek and the team travel to Snowdonia to walk a section of the Slate Trail, created to promote the former slate-mining communities in the area. The route takes him from Capel C ...
29-07-2022
BBC 2
Series 12: 1. Corwen To Llangollen
Wales’s favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, walks the Dee Valley Way, a stunning 13-mile route which takes him from the pretty town of Corwen to its larger and more bust ...
28-07-2022
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 8. Redwick To Chepstow
The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway, the Weatherman, walks along a stunning and often overlooked stretch of coastline dominated by the Second Severn Crossing or P ...
28-03-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 7. Porth Swtan To Cemlyn Bay
This walk is one for nature lovers. Derek Brockway’s on Anglesey with its majestic cliffs constantly pounded by roaring waves. Along his walk from Porth Swtan to Cemly Bay ...
21-03-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 6. Cardigan To Aberporth
Derek, the Weatherman, is in fine voice when he kicks off his walk in Cardigan, home of the first Eisteddfod. After visiting the castle, lovingly restored by locals, he learns ...
14-03-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 5. St Donats To Dunraven Bay
It’s a walk down memory lane for weatherman Derek Brockway as he climbs the Nash Point lighthouse he used to visit as a child. Derek’s coastal walk takes him along G ...
07-03-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 4. Abergwyngregyn To Conwy
Derek Brockway visits north Wales and goes into hiding, only to be tracked down by a pair of search and rescue dogs. This walk also has him heading to the hills on a coastal rou ...
28-02-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 3. Little Haven To Solva
Weatherman Derek Brockway joins the surf dudes when he visits St Bride’s Bay, Pembrokeshire… but he still needs a bit more practice. On his walk from Little Haven t ...
21-02-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 2. Pwll To Kidwelly
Derek turns Pied Piper as he launches a walk of 800 children marking the anniversary of ‘People Power’ that saved a stretch of the Loughor Estuary for families to en ...
14-02-2021
BBC 2
The Welsh Coast Series 2: 1. Harlech To Barmouth
Weatherman Derek Brockway strips down to basics as he crosses a nudist beach in Gwynedd. Luckily he’s got a beach ball to spare his blushes! On this walk along one of Wale ...
24-01-2021
BBC 2